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Bateman Returns as AFC Festival Patron

05 Jul 2016

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AFC 2017 Calendar Revealed

01 Jul 2016

Vancouver, BC CANADA - June 30, 2016 - Artists for Conservation is pleased to announce that Signature AFC Member, Cindy Billingsley's painting "Bees" depicting a hive of honey bees, has been selected for the cover of the 2017 AFC Environmental Calendar.

Read more: AFC 2017 Calendar Revealed

AFC's 2016 Book Cover Revealed

30 Jun 2016

Vancouver, BC CANADA - June 30, 2016 - Artists for Conservation is pleased to announce that acclaimed US artist Anni Crouter's painting "Spooked", depicting a Barred Owl, has been selected for the cover of the 2016 Artists for Conservation exhibit book.

Read more: AFC's 2016 Book Cover Revealed

AFC Announces Partnership with International Ornithological Congress 2018

15 Apr 2016

AFC is pleased to announce a new partnership with one of the world's oldest and most important global organizations dedicated to bird studies - the 27th International Ornithological Congress (IOCongress2018)

Read more: AFC Announces Partnership with International Ornithological Congress 2018

RE/MAX Returns as Title Sponsor for 2016 Festival

15 Mar 2016

Vancouver, BC., CANADA - May 25, 2016 - AFC is pleased to announce that leading international real estate agency, RE/MAX will return as Title Sponsor for the 2016 International Artists for Conservation Festival.

Read more: RE/MAX Returns as Title Sponsor for 2016 Festival

2015 Festival Review

03 Dec 2015

 

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5th AFC Festival Set to Launch

07 Sep 2015

RE/MAX presents the 2015 Artists for Conservation Festival - a 3-week art and environmental education festival, featuring a world-class conservation themed art exhibit and expo with 

Read more: 5th AFC Festival Set to Launch

Karen Laurence-Rowe to Receive AFC's Highest Honor

11 Aug 2015

Vancouver, BC CANADA - Aug 10, 2015 - Internationally recognized Kenyan artist Karen Laurence-Rowe has been chosen to receive the Artists for Conservation’s (AFC) top honor: the Simon Combes Conservation Artist Award.  AFC bestows this tribute annually to recognize artist members for their dedic

Read more: Karen Laurence-Rowe to Receive AFC's Highest Honor

AFC Celebrates Nature and Art at 5th "Wildlife at the Waterfront" Gala & Awards Dinner

06 Aug 2015

You're invited to help kick-off the 5th annual Artists for Conservation Festival in style with "Wildlife at the Waterfront" - Artists for Conservation's 5th Annual Gala & Awards Night.

Read more: AFC Celebrates Nature and Art at 5th "Wildlife at the Waterfront" Gala & Awards Dinner

AFC 2016 Calendar Revealed

30 Jul 2015

Vancouver, BC CANADA - July 9, 2015 - Artists for Conservation is pleased to announce that Signature AFC Member, Vickie McMillan's painting "Life, Love and Community" depicting a herd of African elephants, has been selected for the cover of the 2016 AFC Environmental Calendar.

Read more: AFC 2016 Calendar Revealed

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Festival Highlights

VanDusen Botanical Garden is located at:

5151 Oak Street Vancouver BC V6M 4H1

Admission to AFC Festival (indoor programs) is free of charge.  Admission is required for outdoor programs in the Botanical Garden.

  • Art Exhibit
  • Live Artist Demos
  • Live Wildlife Encounters
  • Music and Performances
  • Scavenger Hunt
  • Stilt Walkers
  • Craft Table

  • Art Exhibit 
  • Live Art Demos
  • Music and Performances
  • Films
  • Live Birds of Prey
  • Guided Nature Walks

  • Fill the register form

  • Come to the Festival
  • Spread the Word
  • Purchase a Bird Mural
  • Buy Orginal Art
  • Make a Donation
  • Buy an AFC Book & Calendar
  • Volunteer
  • Sponsor the Event

 

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AFC Festival 2019
@ VanDusen Botanical Garden
27 Sept - 29 Sept, 2019
Vancouver, BC, Canada

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AFC Festival 2018
@ Vancouver Convention Centre
Partnership with IOC2018 (International Ornithological Congress)
22 August - 25, 2018
Vancouver, BC, Canada

AFC Festival 2017
@ VanDusen Botanical Garden
9 Nov - 13 Nov, 2017
Vancouver, BC, Canada

 

 

 

About Us

Artists for Conservation is a Canada-based international non-profit, with a mission is to support wildlife and habitat conservation and environmental education through art that celebrates nature. 

Visit: artistsforconservation.org 

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